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Maborosi

1995Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic928.1Rotten Tomatoes100%83%
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic928.1Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

Summary

A tragedy strikes a young woman's life without warning or reason. She continues living while searching for meaning in a lonely world.

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  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Public viewing safe

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  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Written by
Teru Miyamoto, Yoshihisa Ogita
Produced by
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Naoe Gozu
Music by
Chen Ming-chang

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Facts

October 1, 1995 · 1 h 50 min · Drama

Released
October 1, 1995
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Maborosi?

KanopyOVID

In the United States, Maborosi streams on OVID, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Maborosi worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 92). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Maborosi plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Maborosi in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.